The Lawns

The Lawns is situated in parkland area on the outskirts of the village of Cottingham, approximately three and a half miles from the main University campus.

The Lawns is able to accommodate all of your conference needs, thanks to its multi functional centre and residential halls.

The Lawns Centre features a dining room and licensed bar on the first floor, with conference and meeting rooms on the ground floor. The largest meeting room in the central complex can comfortably seat up to 300 delegates with a choice of syndicate rooms seating from six to 60. The concourse offers 6,000 sq ft of exhibition space and the site provides free parking for in excess of 300 vehicles. The vast area adjacent to the Lawns Centre and halls of residence lends itself perfectly to outdoor exhibitions.

The Lawns is justifiably proud of its reputation for the highest standards of service and for the quality and variety of its catering. We can offer you a range of options from our hospitality brochure or design a bespoke menu for your event.

Six of the Lawns halls offer accommodation for up to 779 guests with a mix of ensuite and standard bedrooms. All standard bedroomave a wash hand basin and access to shared bathroom facilities with a maximum ratio of one bathroom to every four residents.

Ferens, the seventh hall, offers a more traditional setting accommodating up to 191 residents. All rooms are single occupancy with shared bathroom facilities and access to small kitchens that are suitable for preparing snacks and refreshments.

All meeting rooms are available throughout the year; however the Lawns residential accommodation is only available during the student vacation periods.